Comparisons
Demerara-Mahaica (no comparable regions in Guyana)
Demerara-Mahaica in context: Street-network sprawl of new development
The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Demerara-Mahaica followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how street development has changed in Demerara-Mahaica, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Georgetown and Paradise. Out of the two cities, Georgetown does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in new development in Georgetown was at its lowest in 1976-1990.
How do development practices in Demerara-Mahaica fare in comparison to others in Guyana? Most recently in 2006-2020, street construction in Demerara-Mahaica was the 1st-most disconnected out of the 1 regions in Guyana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Demerara-Mahaica ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.
Demerara-Mahaica in context: Aggregate street-network sprawl
As of 2020, the city with the most disconnected street network in Demerara-Mahaica is Paradise with an SNDi of 3.68, which is relatively sprawly. Conversely, the most connected city is Georgetown with an SNDi of 3.15, which is moderately connected. See trends for these cities: Georgetown, Paradise
The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Demerara-Mahaica followed a zig-zag trend with an overall decrease. To get a sense of how the aggregate street network has changed in Demerara-Mahaica, we can consider two of its most populous cities: Georgetown and Paradise. Out of the two cities, Georgetown does not follow the same trend as the region. The level of street-network sprawl in the aggregate network in Georgetown was at its lowest in 1991-2005.
To date, Demerara-Mahaica is the 1st-most disconnected out of the 1 regions in Guyana. Its position in the ranks since 1975 has not changed. Demerara-Mahaica ranked 1st in 1975, 1st in 1976-1990, 1st in 1991-2005 and 1st in 2006-2020.